Internships
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Intern
Location: Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina
Duration: December - June; 1-3 days per week
Compensation: Unpaid
Duties: Assist with delivery of materials/equipment to schools; assist teachers with tanks; repair systems as needed; respond to calls from teachers and/or school officials dealing with TIC; assist in preparing and delivering presentations to classrooms; assist with trout releases; report all inquiries to supervisor; and other related tasks
Qualifications:
- must be enrolled in a biology related degree and have some understanding of ecology
- must have own transportation and cell phone
- must be willing to travel, on-call if necessary and flexible
- must be able to lift 25lbs
- must be willing to get dirty and/or wet and possibly work in inclement weather conditions
- positive attitude, neat appearance and ability to work with students and faculty of all ages
- ability to pass a background check, if needed
- ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Contact Information
Krista Hodges
Dan River Basin Association
khodges@danriver.org
Summer Water Quality Monitoring Program Intern
Location: Dan River Basin
Duration: 10 (or more) weeks; Start and End dates flexible; 1-3 days per week
Compensation: Unpaid
Duties: Intern is to provide general support to DRBA staff and the Citizen Water Quality Monitoring program as needed. Intern will be expected to become trained in DRBA water testing protocols and data entry. Intern will have the opportunity to be trained in different areas of water testing including chemical and biological monitoring. Intern may be involved in other areas of the mission including recreation and education, in addition to stewardship.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a biology related degree and have some understanding of ecology
- Must have own transportation and cell phone
- Must be willing to travel
- Must be willing to get dirty and/or wet and possibly work in inclement weather conditions
- Great interpersonal skills as well as a positive attitude and interest in work
- Ability to work independently.
Contact Information:
Krista Hodges
Dan River Basin Association
khodges@danriver.org
